Access Statement

Introduction

The Sandalwood is a seven bedroom Guest House located in the quieter North Shore area of Blackpool.

The property was built in the early 1900's and the typical features of the time cause access to areas difficult for people with mobility issues. Rooms are on two floors and accessed by differing number of stairs. Please note that there are no guest rooms on the ground floor.

Pre-arrival

The Sandalwood is located just off the promenade:

First right off Warley Road into Gynn Avenue

Bus and tram stops are a short distance away on the promenade

Bus stops also run along Dickson Road, runs to the rear of Gynn Avenue

Blackpool North Railway Station is the nearest train station (approx 1 mile away)

Several local taxi companies are available – some have disabled access

There are various shops, take-aways and restaurants nearby – some with ATMs

Surgery and phamacy available locally

Contact with The Sandalwood can be made by mail, telephone or email

Arrival

Check-in time is between 3pm-6pm. We respectfully request that guests do not arrive before 3pm to enable rooms to be serviced ready for new arrivals. Early check-in can be made on occasion by prior arrangement.

If you anticipate the you will be arriving late, please contact us with your expected time of arrival.

Parking is on road parking where no restrictions exist or a nearby pay & display car park

We have a small secure car park at the rear but space cannot be guaranteed

Entrance into The Sandalwood

Access is via three steps into the front porch. The outer front door is kept open throughout the day (closed at 11pm) and the inner door has a key pad for guests' security (access code is changed daily).

Door bells are on the exterior and inner doors

A bell for assistance is located in the hallway next to the payphone

A door off the hallway leads to the dining room

All stairways and landings are carpeted and well lit.

GROUND FLOOR

The dining room is accessed through the hallway.

Breakfast (and Evening Meals subject to availability and prebooking) are served in the Dining Room, which seats up to 14 guests

We do not allow food to be taken into the bedrooms, but we are happy for take-aways to be eaten in the Dining Room on request

Soft drinks, plus tea/coffee on sale

Snacks can also be ordered (i.e. toasties, paninis, sandwiches, etc.)

STAIRWAY TO GUEST ROOMS

The first floor is accessed by 14 stairs.

To the left, through a fire door is ROOM 5 (single room) and ROOM 6 (double room) plus a separate toilet and shower room

To the right, is one step leading towards the front of the building. Facing you is ROOM 1 and to the right is ROOM 2.

STAIRCASE TO SECOND FLOOR

A further 11 stairs takes you to the second floor.

ROOM 10 and ROOM 11 are to the left, up four stairs and through a fire door

To the right and up four stairs is ROOM 7 and ROOM 8

BEDROOMS

All bedrooms are ensuite and include the following additional facilities: